All about blue and blue quartz

The word "quartz" in translation from German means "solid." It is a rock-forming mineral often found in the earth’s crust. Quartz can also form part of other minerals in the form of various mixtures and silicates. By its nature, this stone is colorless, paint its elements of other minerals, most often iron oxides. Blue quartz was known in antiquity, archaeologists often find jewelry, sculptures, church utensils and dishes from this beautiful stone.

Quartz veins are formed in the earth’s crust with the participation of high temperature aqueous solutions as a result of high pressure. Therefore, quartz is often found in sedimentary strata, limestone and dolomite. In addition, it is the main mineral of sands and sandstones.

Quartz was first discovered in the Alps. Today, deposits of this stone can be found all over the world: in Brazil, the USA, and African countries. And blue quartz is most often mined on the island of Madagascar. In Russia, quartz veins are located in the Moscow region, in the Urals, in the mountains of Altai and the Caucasus, as well as in Primorye.

Quartz is a translucent or transparent mineral with a glassy sheen. It has an imperfect cleavage and a conchoidal fracture. The hardness of the stone is high, it is equal to 7. The melting point due to the high viscosity is 1713-1728 degrees Celsius. Blue or blue is due to the presence of rutile in quartz. Through internal cracks it spreads over the entire surface of the stone.

The chemical formula of quartz is SiO2. It belongs to the group of glass-forming oxides. Soluble in hydrofluoric acid and alkali. This mineral has a low level of thermal conductivity. Quartz is a dielectric (it does not conduct electric current well) and is a piezoelectric (it can induce an electric current under the effect of deformation).

The blue or blue mineral (the so-called sapphire quartz) is widely used in jewelry. Bracelets, beads, figurines, jewelry boxes, interior items, as well as rings and earrings in frames of silver, gold, platinum are made from it. The cabochon cut method is often used, as a result of which the stone becomes rounded, smooth, polished, devoid of corners and edges. This mineral also serves for the manufacture of glass and ceramics. Quartz is used in optics, as a piezoelectric in telephone and radio equipment, as well as in electronic devices.

It is believed that quartz blue or blue carries a strong energy potential. It activates the activity of the brain, improves memory, balances the central nervous system of the human body. For frequent colds and throat diseases, it is recommended to wear necklaces and beads with blue quartz.

At home, you can effortlessly prepare healing quartz water. To do this, place the stone in a container with clean water and remove it for a few days in a dark place. Then remove the quartz and strain the water through the filter, in which you need to put a few quartz minerals of different types.

The resulting water can simply be drunk, make compresses of it, it is an ideal cosmetic for smoothing skin color, gives it smoothness, fights acne and acne. Quartz water strengthens the immune system, improves metabolism, treats inflammatory diseases, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, is useful for the work of the heart and blood vessels.

In ancient times, natural reservoirs were purified and charged with the help of blue quartz. Priests and magicians used it in the interpretation of dreams, tried to look into the future with it. This stone was considered a mediator between the earth and the energy of outer space. It was believed that silver and platinum reinforce the magical effect of the stone. But they tried not to wear it together with other gems, so as not to spoil the aura of the mystical mineral.

Nowadays, blue quartz is considered a powerful talisman from everything negative. But it is recommended to wear it under clothes, otherwise it will lose its magical properties. He is often called the stone of joy, as he drives fears and melancholy, charges a person with confidence and optimism. In addition, the blue mineral strengthens family relationships and marriage, helps to find true love. In creative people, this gem develops the imagination and gives them inexhaustible inspiration.

Blue or blue quartz is ideal for people born under the signs of Scorpio and Libra. He is able to bring them good luck in all endeavors and fulfill the most cherished desires. Pisces this mineral is useful for finding harmony and balance, develops their creative abilities and improves mood. Aquarius blue quartz helps to find well-being and a happy family.

Currently, quartz is often grown by artificial means. In order to distinguish a real stone from an artificially grown stone, it is necessary to examine the mineral with a magnifying glass. If you see small air bubbles, then you have an artificial gem. The smooth structure and cool to the touch surface indicate the originality of the stone. Should be considered, that for rare sapphire quartz they often give out rhinestone colored with blue glue.

Blue and blue quartz are rather durable stones, they are not afraid of mechanical damage. However, the mineral should be handled with care, protected from falls and strong shocks.

Then the mineral should be washed under running water and dried, rubbing and polishing with a soft dry cloth. It is necessary to keep the gem separate from other stones in a velvet upholstered box.

Blue quartz is an inexpensive, but very beautiful stone with powerful energy. Decorations from it have useful healing and magical properties. Amulet from this mineral helps to gain luck and reliable protection from all negative.

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